Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   In the year 1040 harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies  

May 21   On this day in history king Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency  

Jul 10   On this day in history lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes  

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.  

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland in the year 1040.  

Feb 22   Rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105) was born in the year 1040.  

Jun 27   King Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095) was born on this day in history.  

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies on this day in history.  

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland died in the year 1040.  

Oct 01   Alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997) died on this day in history.